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Addressing the processing needs of Space 2.0 applications
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Paul Leys
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August 9, 2023
Through low-cost launches designed for nanosatellites, the possibility to put technology into space has opened up a slew of applications. Though there are many possibilities, space environments even in orbits close to Earth are particularly harsh.
Where we’re going, we don’t need roads
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Philip Ling
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February 17, 2023
We’re a grounded species reaching for the stars. Personal aircraft will let us colonize the air immediately above us and expand our cities in ways that don’t need networks of multilane highways. For eVTOLs, air taxis are just the beginning.
Putting 5G in space for the massive IoT
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Philip Ling
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January 4, 2023
5G cellular networks and the massive IoT are a natural fit. Putting 5G cell towers in space is taking massive to a new level. To learn more, Avnet spoke with Sateliot Chief Business Officer Gianluca Redolfi, one of the pioneers in this area.
FPGAs fit for space
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Paul Leys
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November 4, 2022
The arrival of Space 2.0 has democratised the use of satellites and opened up an array of applications that can be serviced by electronics in low-Earth orbit (LEO) as well as those on higher trajectories such as geosynchronous equatorial orbit (GEO).
Radiation-hardened processors for space
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Paul Leys
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September 28, 2022
Lower launch costs have helped open up a raft of applications for satellites that, by featuring advanced sensors and computing, are able to deliver novel communications and remote-monitoring services.
Overcoming the radiation challenges of space electronics
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Paul Leys
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May 2, 2022
Through low-cost launches designed for nanosatellites, the possibility to put technology into space has opened up a slew of applications. Though there are many possibilities, space environments even in orbits close to Earth are particularly harsh.
Nanosatellites enable space-based applications for the many
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Paul Leys
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April 13, 2022
Nation states and major multinationals used to be the only organisations that could launch and operate satellites.
How streaming HD video from space enables future missions
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Philip Ling
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March 21, 2022
As the recent James Webb Space Telescope launch demonstrated, there is no doubt that streaming HD video from space is going to be hugely popular with the public and even more important for the engineers responsible for future missions.
How space robotics extends our capabilities and insights
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Paul Leys
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March 8, 2022
In August 2012, Voyager 1, a spacecraft launched by NASA in 1977, became the first human-made object to reach interstellar space.
AI/ML related applications emerging within the space industry
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Paul Leys
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March 8, 2022
Rapidly growing interest in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in space exploration and commercialisation is being fuelled by the promise that it can improve the robustness and cut the cost of missions.
Selecting SSDs for aviation, space and defence applications
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Paul Leys
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January 27, 2022
As more electronics-based hardware is used for aviation and space applications, whether for civilian or defence purposes, the demands placed on data storage become significant.
Why ‘new space’ satellites demand a new approach to components
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Paul Leys
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June 18, 2021
Traditional satellites can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, with this price tag in part driven by the need to use expensive space-grade components, capable of operating for many years in extremely harsh conditions.
5G Campus Networks: Build your own
May 29, 2021
Operating a private campus network offers several advantages and will help improve production and enable factory automation.
Top 10 pitfalls in developing machine vision systems with artificial intelligence
April 28, 2021
Machine vision (MV) and artificial intelligence (AI) provide valuable inspection and analysis capabilities to a wide range of leading-edge applications. As with all advanced technologies, there are pitfalls to avoid.
FPGA vs. GPU vs. CPU – hardware options for AI applications
April 28, 2021
Field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) deliver many advantages to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. How do graphics processing units (GPUs) and traditional central processing units (CPUs) compare?
Why artificial intelligence at the edge matters
October 27, 2020
AI at the edge will have profound effects on many industries, including transportation, defense, manufacturing and healthcare to name a few. How will AI at the edge change these industries, and why does it matter?
Low-Earth-Orbit Satellites and IoT: The Next Space Revolution
June 27, 2019
Over the past decades, small satellites & IoT have dramatically changed the future of humans in space. The focus shifted from one-of-a-kind systems performing specific missions to satellite constellations working in concert to achieve a larger purpos
Smart Airports: IoT is Taking off
February 6, 2018
Airports are a massive part of the economy and key players in regional growth and development.
